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Pledge Status

Did Not Report

Pledge Date

Friday, April 29, 2022

Program Year

2022

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South Barrington

South Barrington, IL

Paula McCombie

Mayor

Pledge Summary

South Barrington is a green community with large lot sizes, small lakes, and many trees. A natural conservancy park was established within the Village and within the Conservancy is a butterfly garden that is presently maintained by the South Barrington Garden Club

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2022

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Launch, expand, or continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Systems Change ▸

Remove milkweed from the list of noxious plants in city weed / landscaping ordinances (if applicable).
Integrate monarch butterfly conservation into the city’s Park Master Plan, Sustainability Plan, Climate Resiliency Plan or other city plans.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Paula McCombie	2022	4/29/2022		View Pledge